Extra Edition Street Car Strike Declared in Seattle
An all out strike was declared by the Street Car Men's union demanding higher wages and union recognition. The Seattle Trainsmen's association refuses to join, keeping cars running at a fraction of capacity as 15 percent of services operate. The crowd outside heckled union leaders while Mr. Furth's role sparked debate about responsibility and authority.
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Seattle
Furth
Mr. Furth
Boston
Seattle Electric strike escalates amid union grievances
Union men protest low wages and demand recognition as linesmen and coal carriers may join the potential walkout. President Furth’s refusal to arbitrate prompts censure from the advisory board and employer committees. A Seattle Trainmen group seeks talks with Furth and Grant claiming a wage scale and union recognition.
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Employer’ Union
Advisory Board
Seattle Electric Co
Iroqualmie Power Co
Renton
Furth
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle
Grant
Sevitie Electric Company
Street Car Strike Tightens After Arbitration Offer
In a tense city scene, union leaders and arbitration talks fail to appease drivers. Picket squads form, warning nonstriking car crews as Beattie Electric Co moves to restore service. at Pine Street and Yenton Madison barns many cars are already out, with Jackson Street barn fully idle. The strike, backed by all local unions, pledges orderly action and no violence while awaiting further steps.
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Purth
Iew
Beattie Electric Co
Pine Street
Yentor
James
Madison Hare
Jackson Street
Suspect Seigler Linked to Alberta Murder Near Melrose
Alleged killer W Setgier is tied to the July August fatal shooting of John Bush near MelLsod Alberta. Reports suggest a robbery motive and the suspect’s travels include Beattie, land plans on the British side, and a sale of Bush and partner’s outfitting equipment before heading to the United States.
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W. Setgier
John Bush
MelLsod
Alberta
Earry
Bush
Beattie
Beattie With Him To Take Up Land On the Biritieh
Bergher
States
Shelby Junction
Seigter
Seattle
Kaiser Braving Cold Night With Army In Germany
The Kaiser bivouacked with his troops overnight in Germany. A cold wind chilled the camp as the monarch endured the exposure like a private.
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Halle
Germany
Car attack ends in chase after grease slick incident
A streetcar stalled after striking a greasy spot as passengers looked on. Motorman and conductor chased three men who fled on foot, armed with revolvers but no shots were fired.
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Lake E
Teamsters Rally After Furth Refuses Arbitration
Striking Teamsters cheered when President Furth declined arbitration and announced a halt to negotiations. The Star published Furth's letter as supporters condemned the decision and pressed for a resolution to the controversy.
First Strike Accident Injures Mail Wagons Horse in Seattle Street Car Runaway
The street car strike led to a runaway on Pike Street at Second Avenue. Volunteer Park car No M7 lost control after a fuse blew and the amateur motorman failed to brake. Passengers fled as the car crashed into a wagon from the Washington Grocery Co Interbay. The mall horse lost two front teeth, likely triggering civil action by the affected wagon owner.
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Uncle Bam
Pike Street
Second Avenue
Rhy
Tts
Union Street
M. H. Johnson
Rata
Terra Firma
Johnson
Ington Corocery Company
Interbay
John Mitt
Unete
Butte to Face Seattle in Opening Series at Athletic Park
Butte opens a series against Seattle this afternoon at Athletic Park. The games mark the start of the season’s pennant race and are expected to draw strong attendance as the clubs begin their campaign.
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Putte
Seattle
Letic Park
Lutte
Died Suddenly on Way Home from En Campment
D W Green of Washington D C special pension examiner died suddenly at the home of Mr and Mrs Mills on Twenty seventh avenue San Francisco The day before he was in good health Butterworth and Bone have the body pending advices from the East
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G. A. MH
San Francisco
W. Green
Washington, D.C
M. H. Mills
Twenty-seventh Avenue
Butterworth & Bone
Alaska Club Elects Officers In Permanent Organization
The Alaska club held a meeting at the Northern hotel to complete its permanent organization and elect officers. President Halley and vice presidents John W. Kober and O. B. Bauter were chosen along with an executive committee including James D. Howe and others. secretary, treasurer, trustees, and five vice presidents were deferred to the next meeting.
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Alaska Club
Northern Hotel
Halley
John W. Kober
O. B. Bauter
James D. Howe
William Pigott
Will A. Breel
T. Lippy
J. B. Chitvery
Frank T. Honter
J. J. Jennings
Alaska
Easy Money Misdeed Lands Man in Jail
Bert Olewen devised a method to obtain money without work. He allegedly wrote a check for zero dollars and secured eight dollars on it at the Cape Nome saloon yesterday. Patrolman Roberta arrested him, and he was taken to the city jail. The Dexter Morton bank revealed five other similar checks on the account.
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Bert Olewen
Faily
Oleson
Cape Nome Siloon
Roberta
Oleron
Dexter Morton Bank
Eimar
Pope Pius Withholds Appointing Papal Secretary
The Vatican reports Pope Pius will delay naming a papal secretary, keeping the post open as he evaluates candidates. No timetable was given for the decision.
Beavers Surrenders to U S Marshal in Post Office Case
George Beavers, under indictment in the post office scandal, turned himself in to U S Marshal Huebel. He posted a 60 900 bond and said he would have surrendered sooner but required the government to answer questions from his counsel. A separate item notes two thousand troops in Fort Leavenworth staging a sham battle. Mason Young, a boy, is reported missing near Vancouver.
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Beavers
New York
George Beavers
U. S
Huebel
Leavenworth
Kaa
Sept
Turkish embassy urges swift departure of US ships from Beirut
The Turkish embassy in London says the Porte hopes American warships will leave Beirut quickly as their presence inflames residents. It notes no political motive for the Beirut shooting of the American consul and blames Orthodox Syrians for recent rioting. The Sofia reperta on massacres in Monastir is disputed as propaganda by insurgents seeking European intervention.
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London
Porte
Beirut
Hieirut
Sofia
Monastir
Turkey
Magelesen
Siwashes Win First In Opening Playoff Walk
Jay Hughes overwhelmed Oakland as the Siwashes opened with a walk win. Heine contributed three full hits with runners on base, while Lohman faced the stands after a disputed call by umpire Levy. Other players spent coins for Kicking as the game progressed. At Los Angeles, San Francisco hosted Los Angeles with Hall and Spies as batteries. Rainier Heights Club to meet with City Engineer Thorson addressing at Coliman's Ball Friday.
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Ban Francisco
Jay Hughes
Oakland
Siwashes
Heine Raising
Seattice
Rainier Heights
Thorson
Rainier
What Would You Do If You Had a Million Dollars
The Star offers ten dollars to top letters answering the question. Most entries express aims to travel study art or science aid humanity or uplift society. Send full name and address and limit to nine hundred words.
Danish Consul Praess Injured in Kobe Trip Incident
Charles Praess, Danish consul at Kobe, Japan, was injured in Beattie during a trip yesterday, according to local dispatches. Reports indicate the incident occurred while he was traveling by the Tyo route.
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Charles Praess
Kobe
Street Committee Meeting and Tide Flats Plan At City Council
A street committee meeting of the city council is to be held Thursday evening. The Manufacturers' Association application for street improvements and tide flat developments will be considered. The steamer Bertha sails that night for Copper River and Cook Inlet with passengers and general cargo onboard.
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Manufacturers’ Association
Bertha
Copper River
Cook
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